Healthcare Leadership

The online concentration in Healthcare Leadership (HCL) provides a comprehensive exposure
to the field of leadership with coursework in areas such as the healthcare environment,
professionalism, leadership, business skills, and communication.The need for qualified
healthcare administrators with leadership acumen and ethical fitness is significant,
as these individuals are in great demand within the dynamic and complex healthcare
landscape. Undergraduate students enrolled in the HCL program have multiple internship
opportunities, in addition to completing a senior project. Upon graduation, students
wishing to pursue more advanced coursework in related areas ( e.g., healthcare administration,
public health, health promotion) can do so.

Major

Health Studies

Careers

Students graduating with a BS degree with a concentration in healthcare leadership
are well prepared to attend graduate school within the following areas:

Master of Science in Health and Sport Science with a concentration in Health Promotion

Master of Public Health

Master of Business Administration

Master in Healthcare Administration

*Note:Students should seek the guidance of the Academic Services Coordinator, the pre-health
professional advisor, faculty mentors, and/or the school of interest with regards
to needed prerequisite courses for graduate school admission.

Students are also well prepared to begin employment within the following areas:

Ambulatory care facilities

Long-term healthcare settings

Health maintenance organizations

Medical group practices

Community health settings

Local and federal government health agencies

Pharmaceutical firms

Insurance companies

Hospitals

Student Testimonials

The Healthcare Leadership program allowed me to find my true passion within the healthcare
field from the abundance of courses focusing on leadership, management, business dexterities,
communication, informatics, and the environment itself. The online class environment
enabled me to create my own schedule and exercise great time management. The faculty
is one of the best parts as I have adored each and every professor I have crossed
paths with. The Healthcare Leadership program is what now has led me to landing my
first internship with Methodist Healthcare and I am eager to see just where the knowledge
I've gained takes me.

- Camryn Palmer, B.S.

I came into college not really knowing what I wanted to do, just that I wanted something
health care related. I really love the Healthcare Leadership program because I still
have so many different career options after graduation. Having my classes online gives
me the freedom and flexibility I need, while still getting a great education. My professors
are easily accessible and always very helpful. I have no doubt that Healthcare Leadership
was the right program for me.

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